My wife and I are flying to Panama city PTY to stay March 23-29, before going on cruise. Too bad Marriott removed reviews from their hotel descriptions. The descriptions may not be up-to-date with what's actually there. I just made Platinum, so hoped to have breakfast comped.

I called both hotels, and got some answers (not confident as they don't speak good English):

Le Meridien: Room has coffee maker (not on website), no microwave nor fridge. pool/spa need reservation, only open till 6pm? Lounge open and has happy hour 6-7pm. Breakfast comped in dining room. Has laundry (she didn't sound certain or really understand, website doesn't show laundry)

Sheraton: Room has coffee maker, fridge but no microwave. pool/spa open. Lounge closed but breakfast comped in dining room. Has laundry (as on website)

We plan to relax mostly, visit canal visitor center one day (visited once, short time), and one day dive/snorkel at Portebelo. Sheraton seems to have more restaurants and shopping nearby, while Le Meridien is by the financial district and closer to sea/bay, maybe better view. Sheraton has slight promo on point redemption (86k). Marriott now has double night promo to count toward Elite status, so if want to pay, Le Meridien has slightly better purchase rate.

If you've stayed in there, please share your thoughts. Thanks.